Harpy Eagle 1902
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"Harpy Eagle" is a 1902 drawing by Dutch artist Bernard Willem Wierink. It depicts a Harpy Eagle perched on a branch. This realistic drawing is made with charcoal and showcases Wierink's talent for capturing the intricate details of the bird's feathers, beak, and talons. This piece is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the natural world through Wierink's skilled hand. The artwork's dimensions are 290 mm in height and 130 mm in width, making it a compact yet impactful portrayal of this magnificent bird.
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Like his teacher August Allebé, Bernard Willem Wierink went to Artis Zoo almost daily to sketch all kinds of animals. According to him, the beauty of nature was not solely to be found in a bird of paradise, but also in less attractive animals, such as this ill-tempered looking harpy eagle. The manner in which he drew the lines – first sketchily, and then with greater control and even stylized – is typical of his book illustrations.
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